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T228 PNA

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,091 mi
Last recorded101,091 miles
Recorded on26 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma86,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT228 PNA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2014 101,091 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust pipe corroded

sump corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 99,802 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 99,802 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 98,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 98,618 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 97,473 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 96,545 miles

ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

SILL COVERS RESTRICTING INSPECTION

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2010 96,532 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) DANGEROUS

ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SILL COVERS RESTRICTING INSPECTION

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2009 955,391 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 95,381 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 92,410 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 92,410 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 90,834 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 79,958 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?

Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
6,543
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
40,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,459
Brake pipe excessively corroded 26,417
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,791
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,469
Stop lamp not working 10,388
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T228 PNA is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 86,889 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Carisma fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,459 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T228 PNA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Carisma typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T228 PNA is a 1999 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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